Healthy dogs, are usually happy and active. When you buy a dog, you always look for the one with minimum health problems and a longer life span. Dogs that are healthy, have a longer life.
Although dogs may not remain completely healthy throughout their lives, they can be taken care of with regular checkups and the right food, to prevent diseases. Some of the common health problems include hip dysplasia, epilepsy, and hypothyroidism.
Here are 10 dogs that are healthy and have fewer health problems than the others:
1. Australian Cattle Dog
With a lifespan of 12 to 16 years, Australian Cattle dogs are an active and energetic breed.1 They are used for herding cattle as they are agile and intelligent.
Though Australian cattle dogs are healthy dogs, they may have some health problems like deafness, eye problems, and hip dysplasia, that is the abnormal formation of the hip socket.
2. Australian Shepherd
Australian Shepherds are agile and adaptable dogs, that may live up to 15 years. They are also used for herding as they are good at guarding and have a good stamina.
These dogs are easy to train and have fewer health problems in comparison to other breeds. Some of the health problems may include eye diseases, hip dysplasia, and hypothyroidism. Neutering reduces the risk of many health problems and also helps the dog live longer.2
3. Border Collie
Border Collies are medium sized, athletic dogs, with a lifespan of 10 to 17 years. They are very obedient and intelligent dogs but need to be kept occupied to help them use their energy, or they become hyperactive.
They may suffer from some genetic health problems that include Collie eye anomaly, hearing problems, epilepsy and hip dysplasia.
4. Chihuahua
Chihuahua is a small breed of dog but has a long life span of 12 to 20 years. They are usually active and alert dogs that are good for keeping indoors.
Chihuahuas are prone to health problems such as Hypoglycemia, slipping knee joints, and dental problems.
5. English Springer Spaniel
English Springer Spaniels have a lifespan of 10 to 14 years and are active and affectionate dogs. They usually suffer from very few genetic diseases but have minor, eye and stress related problems.
6. German Pinscher
German Pinschers are muscular, medium sized dogs, with a lifespan of 12 to 14 years. Although they are extremely strong and agile, they may have health problems like hypothyroidism, heart diseases, skin problems and hip dysplasia.
Although they are extremely strong and agile, they may have health problems like hypothyroidism, heart diseases, skin problems and hip dysplasia.
7. Mutts
Mutts or mix breeds are unique dogs with features based on their DNA. They are the best dogs if you are looking for dogs with few health problems.
8. Beagle
Beagles are low maintenance hunting dogs, with a lifespan of 12 to 15 years. They are lovable, energetic and happy dogs and require a lot of training and exercise to keep them from being destructive.
Beagles are prone to cherry eye, glaucoma, and hypothyroidism. Their long ears are the main reason they have ear infections.
9. Poodles
Poodles of all sizes are very healthy and prone to very few health problems. They have a life span of 12 to 15 years and are athletic and well behaved dogs.
Poodles may suffer from a bloated stomach, hypothyroidism, chronic active hepatitis and epilepsy.3
10. Siberian Husky
Siberian husky is a working dog breed, and live up to 12 years. They are alert, friendly, and intelligent. Siberian huskies can be affected by eyes problems like juvenile cataract, corneal dystrophy, and progressive retinal atrophy. They may also suffer from hips dysplasia and heart diseases.
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